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Cummins unveils hydrogen fuel cell truck as tech demonstrator

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unveiled a heavy-duty truck with fuel cell and battery electric power at the 2019 North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. The truck was designed and integrated by Cummins in Columbus, Indiana and includes a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell from Hydrogenics, a recent addition to Cummins. Cummins Inc.

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Cyclone Power taps OSU Center for Automotive Research for design and testing services for external combustion engine

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Cyclone has teamed with OSU CAR to assist in the commercialization of its external combustion engine technology, specifically the company’s Waste Heat Engine (WHE) model. Cyclone Power Technologies Inc.,

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Daimler, Blue Bird, IC Bus introduce electric school buses at NAPT

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Three major school bus manufacturers—Daimler subsidiary Thomas Built Buses, Blue Bird and Navistar subsidiary IC Bus—introduced battery-electric school buses at the recent National Association for Pupil Transportation Annual Conference and Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio (NAPT). Earlier post.).

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Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

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The first of the specially equipped plug-in hybrids has been delivered to American Electric Power of Columbus, Ohio. This vehicle-to-grid communication technology is an important step in the journey toward the widespread commercialization of electric vehicles. American Electric Power of Columbus, Ohio. Click to enlarge.

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Ford Selects Johnson Controls-Saft for PHEV Battery Supplier in 2012; Adds 7 Utilities to PHEV Test Program

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The PHEV uses a blended operating strategy, and delivers an equivalent 30-mile all-electric range, according to Ford. American Electric Power of Columbus, Ohio. Plug-in hybrids hold great promise, but do still face significant obstacles to commercialization. Earlier post.). Consolidated Edison of New York.

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Ford unveils first vehicle to grid communication system

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“This vehicle-to-grid communication technology is an important step in the journey toward the widespread commercialization of electric vehicles.”. The first of the specially equipped plug-in hybrids has been delivered to American Electric Power of Columbus, Ohio.

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Frito-Lay to Deploy 21 Electric Delivery Trucks in 2010, 155 More in 2011

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The company projects it will roll out 155 additional trucks in 2011, making Frito-Lay the largest commercial fleet of all-electric trucks in North America. The trucks, designed by Smith Electric Vehicles, generate zero tailpipe emissions and operate for up to 100 miles on a single charge.

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